{"product_id":"burmese-black-lacquered-tiffin-box","title":"Burmese Black Lacquered Betel Box - Ca 1920","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an excellent example of a Burmese lacquer. These boxes were multifunctional and used both as tiffin boxes and betel boxes (\u003cem\u003ekun it\u003c\/em\u003e). This Burmese lacquer box is typical of the style and has a base black-red colour and is decorated with finely etched animals around the center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiffin boxes were used in the old days as lunch boxes or for packaging up small snacks which the colonials called tiffin. Betel boxes were used for holding betel leaves and other ingredients associated with the consumption of betelnut. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe box itself is made from woven grass or bamboo and the lacquer work gives strength and durability. They come in all sizes a set is made that nests one inside the other when not in use. Generally drum shape, with a lacquered pattern on the top and sides. The lid is removed to reveal a series of lacquered bowls and compartments. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll Burmese families prided themselves on their lacquer work. Because of the fragile nature of these boxes, many of these boxes were destroyed. This piece is in good condition with a few old dinks conducive with age. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18.5 x 18.5 x 17 (wxdxh cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Burma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK Delivery Charge - except Highlands \u0026amp; Islands £7.50\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e More delivery options available at checkout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53550871904565,"sku":"A01105V2","price":142.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/A01105V2.jpg?v=1789232239","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/burmese-black-lacquered-tiffin-box","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}